Medvedev out of Monte-Carlo Masters after world no. 2 tests positive for Covid-19

Medvedev, given a second seeding behind men’s world number one Novak Djokovic for the tournament at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, is currently in isolation and being monitored by the tournament and ATP medical teams, the Tour said.

The 25-year-old Muscovite, who had earlier criticized the delay of the French Open at Roland Garros, becomes the highest-ranked player to test positive mid-tournament and the setback will hurt his chances of closing the gap on Djokovic at the summit of the men’s rankings. 

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